Reading a map with postpositions
Armenian place words often come after a linking noun: , , , . They are called postpositions because they follow their noun.
For between use two linked places: . For next to use : . Do not add a second place ending to the preceding noun.
is a map for you. means keep the map: the definite object is a thing, so it has the same basic definite form as a subject.
Կայարանը բանկի հետևում է։The station is behind the bank.
Դեղատունը խանութի կողքին է։The pharmacy is next to the shop.
Քարտեզը պահիր։Keep the map.
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful form
Find the form explained in this unit.
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The station is behind the bank.
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The pharmacy is next to the shop.
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Keep the map.
Practice 2/5 · The right form
Choose the form that fits
Choose the right word for the gap.
Կայարանը բանկի է։
The station is behind the bank.
Դեղատունը խանութի է։
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
Քարտեզը ։
Keep the map.
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Կայարանը բանկի է։
The station is behind the bank.
Դեղատունը խանութի է։
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
Քարտեզը ։
Keep the map.
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Build a useful sentence
Put the words in order.
The station is behind the bank.
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
Keep the map.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect form and meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
